title: Shared decision making: a fundamental tenet in a conceptual framework of integrative healthcare delivery.
abstract: With the increased usage of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the US comes a need for evidence-based and integrated care systems which encourage open communication between patients and providers. This paper introduces a conceptual framework for integrative care delivery, with shared decision making being the "connecting force" between holistic treatment and improved health outcomes for patients.
authors.affiliation: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD.
authors.forename: Alyssa T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Brooks
authors.forename: Leanne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Silverman
authors.forename: Gwenyth R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Wallen
keywords: alternative medicine; complementary medicine; integrative medicine; patient-provider communication; shared decision-making